What's Cavalcanti Like?
If you're looking for the perfect part of the city to explore, look no further than Cavalcanti. In the larger area, you'll find top places to visit like Christ the Redeemer. Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos and Igreja da Penha are a couple of more places to see nearby.
How to Get to Cavalcanti
Flying to:
- Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG), 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Cavalcanti
- Rio de Janeiro (RRJ-Jacarepaguá-Roberto Marinho), 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Cavalcanti
- Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont), 9.9 mi (16 km) from Cavalcanti
Things to See and Do in and around Cavalcanti
Things to See near Cavalcanti:
- Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos (2.2 mi/3.5 km away)
- Igreja da Penha (3 mi/4.8 km away)
- Poco do Marimbondo Waterfall (3.1 mi/5 km away)
- Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Penha (3.2 mi/5.2 km away)
- Praia de Ramos (4.7 mi/7.6 km away)
Things to Do near Cavalcanti:
- Fiocruz Museum of Life (4.7 mi/7.5 km away)
- Train Museum (2.3 mi/3.7 km away)
- Images of the Unconscious Museum (2.3 mi/3.8 km away)
- Horto Municipal (4.5 mi/7.3 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit Rio de Janeiro?
- Hottest months: February, January, March, December (average 79°F)
- Coldest months: July, August, June, May (average 71°F)
- Rainiest months: January, December, November, February (average 6 inches of rainfall)